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Add 10/54 and 2/28

10/54 + 2/28 is 97/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    10/54 = 10 × 14/54 × 14 = 140/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/756 + 54/756 = 140 + 54/756 = 194/756
  5. 194/756 simplified gives 97/378
  6. So, 10/54 + 2/28 = 97/378

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